Dakota's

☕️Bistro 28 M-F 6am-2pm, 🍻Lounge F 3pm-8pm, Community Center M-F 7am-4pm

06/18/2026

🔥 Summer Heat is coming to Ellsworth! 🔥
Save the date and get ready to dance the night away with Tyler Hubbard and Blanco Brown!

Air Force Live Stage presents: Summer Heat Concert Series
Saturday 22 August | 4:00PM - 9:15PM
FREE - open to ALL ages with Base Access
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Schedule:
Preshow begins at 6:00PM
Opening act with Blanco Brown begins at 6:30PM with Headliner Tyler Hubbard to follow!
Fireworks will follow right after the show ends at the Base Lakes

Food trucks will be onsite and we are also accepting (registered) private organizations who would like to sell food and squadron merch! If interested please contact Ms. Mallory Baldwin at 605-385-4157.

Things to note: Please bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. NO pets allowed - only service animals. No outside alcohol permitted

06/03/2026

Kick off the summer with us THIS Friday at our Annual Base Picnic! From riding a mechanical bull, to jostling, tie-dying, bounce houses and a grass volleyball tournament (to name a few activities), there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Lunch is available throughout the event and make sure to stop by the FSS Booth for a chance to win 1 of $4000 in prizes!

2026 Base Picnic
Friday 5 June | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
FREE - Open to everyone with Base Access
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**This is a No Hat, No Salute event**

Prizes include: Kindle Paperwhite, Paddleboard, Lego Sets, Gift Cards, Yeti Cooler, Pizza Oven, Pokemon Cards, Kids Toys and so much more!

Save your spot in line by signing up at: https://EAFBbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com

Our feast will include: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, baked beans and soda

06/02/2026

Come out to Bismarck's Bar & Grill after the Base Picnic for a fun night of Trivia! Team up into groups of 4 and compete against fellow Raiders to see who will be crowned as this month's Trivia Champs!

First Friday Trivia Night
Friday 5June | 4:30PM
FREE - open to ages 18+
Winning team of 4 will each receive a Gift Card!

Enjoy FREE appetizers while supplies last - Full Menu & Bar will be open for you to purchase food & beverages from. Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly.

Thank you to Liberty Superstores for providing FREE appetizers for this event!

05/29/2026

Gather thy family and friends and journey forth to the Annual Base Picnic! Prepare for a day filled with merry laughter, exciting games, a delicious feast, and adventures fit for knights and nobles alike!

Entertainment includes: bounce houses, sumo suits, jousting, a volleyball tournament, tie-dye station, dunk tanks, face painting, balloon animals, a mechanical bull and more!

FREE Lunch: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, baked beans and soda
Other options available for purchase: Kona Ice, Bistro 28, 28 CPTS (baked goods) and Ellsworth First Sergeants

2026 Base Picnic
Friday 5 June | 11:00AM - 2:00PM
FREE - Open to everyone with Base Access
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CRhAmHfNS/
**This is a No Hat, No Salute event**

Prizes include: Kindle Paperwhite, Paddleboard, Lego Sets, Gift Cards, Yeti Cooler, Pizza Oven, Pokeman Cards, Kids Toys and so much more!

Save your spot in line by signing up at: https://EAFBbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com
Our feast will include: pulled pork, hot dogs, chips, coleslaw, baked beans and soda

05/28/2026

We're looking for Volunteers at this years Base Picnic on Friday 5 June.
From setting up, tearing down and even helping with some of the games!

If you are interested in helping please sign up at:
https://eafbvolunteersbasepicnic2026.eventbrite.com

For more information, please call the Dakota's at 605-385-1760

05/27/2026

Calling all handbag lovers! We have 6 designer handbags waiting to be won at our upcoming bingo night THIS Friday! Make a night of it with your friends and come out for 6 rounds of Bingo where there is a new winner each round!

Spouse Appreciation Handbag Bingo
Friday 29 May | 5:30PM
📍 Dakota's
$10 per person
https://eafbhandbagbingo2026.eventbrite.com

For questions or more information, please contact Dakota's at 605-385-1760

05/15/2026

Join us for a night of Handbag Bingo at Dakota's where every round means a NEW winner and another chance to take home a fabulous designer handbag!

Spouse Appreciation Handbag Bingo
Friday 29 May | 5:30PM
📍 Dakota's
$10 per person
https://eafbhandbagbingo2026.eventbrite.com
For questions or more information, please contact Dakota's at 605-385-1760

05/08/2026

Something fun is returning to Ellsworth AFB this August.
Are you ready for it?

Save the Date:
Summer Heat 2026
Saturday 22 August
Music - Food - Fireworks

Stay tuned for more information!

05/07/2026

Are you ready to be the judge at this years Talent Show?
Join us for a night of Ellsworth's Most Talented Raiders and help us decide who will go home with the Grand Prize of $600 CASH!

Raiders Got Talent 2026
Friday 15 May | 5:00 PM
📍 Dakota's Ballroom
FREE | Open to ALL ages with Base Access

PLUS there is still time to signup to be one of our acts for the night!
https://eafbraiderstalent.eventbrite.com

The Bar will be open for you to purchase food and drinks!
*Must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcohol - please drink responsibly

Address

2838 Arnold Drive
Ellsworth Afb, SD
57706

Telephone

+16053851760

Website

https://ellsworthfss.com/dakotas/

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